William, Alabama, 1852

Title: William, Alabama, 1852
Description: Handwritten receipt detailing payment of $1000 from Alphaeus Baker to Jacob Ramser for this enslaved man, age 20, witnessed by J. M. Burford and E. S. B. Fort.

The transaction took place in Barbour County, Alabama.
Transcript: The State of Alabama
Barbour County
I have this day received of Alpheus Baker, Senior One Thousand dollars in Consideration where of I do hereby bargain, sell and deliver to the said Baker one negro slave named William a boy about twenty years of age. I warrant the title to said slave and furthermore warrant him sound in mind and body in every respect except that three of the toes of his right foot have been partially cut off. Witness my hand and seal this 11th day of November A.D. 1852.
Signed sealed delivered in presence of
Jacob Ramser [seal]
J. M. Buford
E. S. B. Fort
Date: 11 November 1852
Coverage: Barbour County, Alabama
Source: Digitized item
Is Part Of: Wade Hall collection on slavery in the United States (MSS.4250); Finding aid